What is a Social?

Who doesn't love a party?! "Socials" are community gatherings outside of school - generously hosted by Eanes parents - that help support our PTO and grow our community. Socials can be hosted by groups or by individuals who plan and fund fun and rewarding parties. A fee is attached to each experience and the revenue is used by EEPTO to support our teachers and students through the PTO.

 

Socials can be school wide, grade wide, or for a limited number of students. Socials can be for just students, for students and parents, or for parents only. We always strive to have as many Socials as possible for our students and parents, and we are so grateful to our hosts!

 


2023-24 SOCIALS

 

 

GRADE LEVEL SOCIALS

 

Lunch with your Homeroom Teacher! - All Grades

 

Your child can join their homeroom teacher for a picnic lunch catered by Hat Creek! 

 
Hosts:  EEPTO
Where: Your student's lunch time at Eanes Elementary.
When: October 30, 2023. During your child's lunch period.
Who:  Your student! (5 spots available for each teacher) 
Cost: $50 for one child
 
 

Kinder Girls Pool Party!

 

Swim and splash around with other fellow kinder girls at the home of Justin and Lauren Hubbert. Pizza and treats to be provided and parents can mingle and watch football games poolside. A lifeguard will be on duty. 

 

Hosts:   Justin & Lauren Hubbert

Where:  The Hubbert Home

When: 10/21 from 3pm-6pm 

Who: 20 Kinder girls (and their parents)

Cost: $40 per child

 
 

Kinder Boys Gym Jam!

 

Calling all kindergarten boys!  Want to get some extra energy out after school?!  Does your mom or dad need an extra hour and a half of time before pickup?!  Join us for fun and games put on by Coach Parsons in the gym after school!  We will have snacks, drinks, and treats for all!  Pick up will be at 4PM at Lower Car.

 

Hosts: Courtney Dunavant, Dinah Cannata, Kristin McShane, and Paige Shoberg

Where: Eanes Elementary Gym

When: Tuesday, November 14th from 2:45 - 4PM

Who: 35 Kindergarten Boys (excluding hosts’ boys)

Cost: $40 Per Child

 

 

Co-Ed Kinder E.T. Movie Night with Pumpkin Painting and Pizza!

 

Come and celebrate Halloween week with a classic movie! We’ll paint pumpkins before the movie, have pizza and play games. Drinks, movie snacks and a goodie bag with movie props will be provided.

Note: This is an outdoor screening. Heaters will be available, but dress for the weather. We will reschedule in the event of rain.

 

Hosts:  Ellie Walker, Desma Deitz, and Kelly Tegland

Where:  Ellie Walker’s House

When: October 28, 6-9 PM

Who: 27 kids (excluding hosts)

Cost:  $40 per child

 


First Grade Girls Roller Skating Party! 

 

Calling all First Grade girls...come and skate the afternoon away at a 90s themed skate party at playland skate. Your ticket gets you skates, drinks, snacks, and party favors alongside your best girlfriends. We can't wait to see you at the roller rink.

 

Hosts:  Kate Andrade, Kelly Bridges, Chelsea Buchholtz, Catherine Perez, Sofie Pompa, Lesley Hempfling

Where:  Playland Skate

When: Saturday, January 27th from 1-3pm 

Who: 15 First Grade Girls (excluding hosts)

Cost: $45 per child

 

 

First Grade Co-Ed Pool Party!

 

Kick off first grade in style and come join us for a grade-wide pool party. There will be lifeguards on duty, and we’ll have pizza and water for the kids. Just bring sunscreen and a towel!

 

Hosts: Ellie Walker, Rachel Tys, Candace Decker, Gretchen Mitchell, Erin Coco, Charlotte Marsden, Christi Lentz, Sarah Glaser, Brooke Marshall and Angie Teagarden.

Where: Lost Creek Country Club 

When: Sunday, October 1st, 4-6pm

Who: 70 kids (excluding hosts)

Cost:  $40 per child

 

 

First Grade Co-Ed Reptile Show, Star Wars Tag & Treats

 

First Graders are invited to the Gym directly from class for a special reptile show presented by Austin Reptile Service. The kids will observe and learn about snakes and other cool reptiles, and there will even be an opportunity to pet some of the animals. After the show, children will be able to play a game of Star Wars Tag in the gym until pick up. There will also be yummy snacks to keep up their energy during this fun, interactive event. Pick up at 4:30 PM at Lower Car.

 

Hosts: Brooke Marshall, Jennie Moreland, Karen Myers, Rachel Tys, Ellie Walker, and Jennifer Wooten

Where:  Eanes Elementary Gym

When: Friday, November 3rd from 2:45 - 4:30 PM

Who: First Graders 

Cost: $45

 

 

Second Grade Girls Tumble Tech Party!

 

Join us for fun at the gym at Tumble Tech Westlake! This party has an open gym to get all the wiggles out, and will be supervised by select hosts and Tumble Tech staff.

 

Host: Amanda Torres 

Where: Tumble Tech Westlake - Westlake Athletic Center (4300 Westbank Dr. Austin, TX 78746)

When: Saturday, October 21st from 3:30-5pm

Who: 30 Second Grade Girls

Cost: $40 per child

 

 

Second Grade Mother-Daughter Tea Party!

 

Join us for a picture-perfect afternoon high tea. Girls will decorate hats for tea, whilst their mothers learn to make traditional and not-so-traditional tea sandwiches sipping champagne. Once prepared, we’ll “repair to the garden” to enjoy our sandwiches and a traditional tea service amongst the flowers. Everyone should bring out their loveliest spring finery for this most picturesque of socials!

 

Host: Blythe and Emily Burns

Where: Burns Home

When: Saturday, March 23rd,  2:00 – 4:00 PM

Who: 12 Mother/Daughter pairs 

Cost: $50 per pair



Second Grade Boys Gym Jam!

 

Calling all 2nd Grade boys!  Who is ready to get some extra energy out after school?! Join us for fun and games put on by the fabulous EE PE teachers including football, soccer, scooters, battleship and more! Then,  follow it up with pizza and a treat. Pick up at 4 at Lower Car.

 

Hosts: Kim Williams, Lindsay Dillard, Susan Devitt, Diana Ye, Shelley Riley, Katie Phillips, Tiffany Kay, Rachel Sheriff, Michelle Soyyar, and Eva Garza

Where:  Eanes Elementary Gym

When: November 7th, 2:45-4PM

Who: 30 second grade boys (excluding hosts)

Cost: $40 per child

 

 

Third Grade Co-Ed Roller Skating Party!

 

Join us for an afternoon of roller skating with your third grade friends to get our energy out at Playland Skate Center.  This event is open to any third grader new to roller skating or for those perfecting their moves.  Your ticket includes skate rental, drinks, snacks, and party favors.  We can’t wait to skate with you!

 

Hosts: Megan Connors, Mary-Ellen Wyatt, Natalia Koegen, Erica Rosskamm, Liz Coleman

Where: Playland Skate

When: November 2nd, 3:30-5:30 PM

Who: 16 Third Graders (excluding hosts)

Cost: $45 per person

 

 

Fourth Grade Girls Watercolor Cookie Painting!

 

Come try your hand at painting on cookies and make delicious, edible masterpieces. We will experiment with Gels, Watercolors and Metallics to create dazzling Insta-worthy creations. Each child will get to create and take home six gorgeous, hand-painted cookies.

 

Hosts: Angela Holstein, Lindsey Beilue, Brooke Marshall, Jennifer Rieck, Susan Devitt

Where:  Eanes Elementary Art Classroom

When: Nov 30th from 2:45-4:45 pm 

Who: 11 girls (excluding hosts)

Cost: $45 per child 

  

 

Fourth Grade Co-Ed Soccer Social with Coach Parsons!

 

Come and join your friends and Coach Parsons for some after school soccer fun. After the soccer matches, we’ll have snacks, drinks and more games. 

 

Hosts: Omaira Brightman and Ellie Walker

Where: Eanes Elementary lower field

When: Friday, October 20th, 2:45-4:45

Who: 40 kids (excluding hosts)

Cost:  $40 per child



Third, Fourth, & Fifth Grade Boys & Girls Outdoor Barbie Movie Screening & Sing Along!

 

Hi, Barbie!  Hi, Ken!  Jump in for The Barbie Movie outdoor screening and Sing-a-long.  Follow the trail of feather boas to find Barbie photo-ops, blow up microphones, pizza, and a full night of singing along to Barbie!  Open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders - where everyone is Kenough!

Note: This is an outdoor screening.  Heaters will be available, but dress for the weather *adds Ken’s fur coat to basket*.  We will reschedule in the case of rain.  Barbie is rated PG-13.

 

Hosts: Ellie Walker, Diana Graham, Kristin McShane and Wendy Contreras

Where:  Ellie Walker’s Home

When: Saturday, January 13th,  5:00-8:00pm

Who: 26 kids (excluding hosts)

Cost: $40 per child

 

 

Fifth Grade Anchors Away End-of-School Boating Bash!

 

Fifth graders, grab your mom (or other trusted adult) and set sail with us on a memorable voyage before you embark on the exciting journey of middle school! Join us for a delightful evening aboard a two-story party barge on the enchanting waters of Lake Travis. Splash and play as you glide down thrilling slides into the sparkling waters. Indulge in delectable food and drinks fit for sailors of all ages. Safety is our priority - life jackets will be required and of course parents will be supervising! Feel free to bring your own life jacket or use one from VIP Marina.

Spaces are limited, and this event is sailing away faster than you think. Don't let this event slip anchor without you! Let's make this boating bash an unforgettable memory!

 

Hosts: Kate Andrade, Ann Bernard, Tausha Carlson, Isabel Del Blanco, Courtney Dunavant, Diana Graham, Lindsay Harrison, Kathleen Jennings, Erin Nash, Elizabeth Stanley, Elizabeth Welp, Jen Russell, Ashley Krause, Sarah Stotts, Jennie Moreland, Kim Fry, Stacey Clark, Wendi Hundley, Natasha Montgomery, Dana Harmon, Jenn Williams, Erica Miles, Alison Heinzman, Cindy Nutt, Kathleen Seiders, Kathleen Shapiro, Lacey Street, Katie Hastings, Courtney Bass, Andrea Davidson, Aylin Walsh, Kimberley Robinson, Beth Kelly, April Smith, Rachel Sheriff and Megan Matza

Where:  VIP Marina, Lake Travis Party Barge

When: May 17, 2024 3:30 - 7:30 PM

Cost: $50 per person / $100 per pair  (Purchase one ticket per adult and one ticket for each child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Who: 74 people / 37 pairs (excluding hosts)

 


SCHOOLWIDE SOCIALS

 

Sweetheart Dance!

 

Join us for an unforgettable Sweetheart Dance! You supply the dancing shoes - We'll supply glitter, glam, silent Disco, LOUD Disco, and even a chill lounge if it all becomes too much. Event will be allergy and sensory inclusive. We can't wait to see your child and caregiver on the dance floor!

 

Hosts: Ellie Walker and Marcy Comer

When: Saturday, March 2nd, 6:30-8:30pm

Where: Eanes Elementary 

Who: All EE sweethearts and their special someone

Cost: $30 per person  (Purchase one ticket per adult and one ticket for each child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)


Let’s GLOW!

 

“Hey DJ - This one’s for the EE Fellas!!”

Grab your favorite Dance Partner (i.e. mom, grandma, auntie, special friend), dust off that neon tracksuit, and light up the dance floor at the Ultimate Blacklight DJ Dance Party! Sports lovers? We got you covered! There will be sports centered booths for your ALL STARS to show off their skills. Glow BIG or Go Home!

 

Hosts: Natalia Koegen, Courtney Britton, Kelly Bridges, Christine Chang, Katie Rios, Melissa Lepore, Lisa Ueckert, Pamela Hurley, Stephanie Reppert, Rabya Valla, Annie Jacobs, Ingrid Nunez

When: Saturday, March 23rd at 7 pm

Where: Eanes Elementary 

Who: All EE Fellas & their dance partner

Cost: $30 per person  (Purchase one ticket per adult and one ticket for each child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

 


ADULT SOCIALS

 

Parents Skate Party

 

Let's Roll! Time to relive your elementary school days with an epic skate party, exclusively for the grown-ups. Dust off your 70s attire and get ready to groove with fellow parents.

Hosts: Lauren Lovell, Stephanie Cusack, Paige Schmergel, Sidney Sullivan, Grant and Vanessa Stanis

When: Wednesday, October 4 at 7 PM

Where: Playland Skate

Who: Unlimited Spots!  Open to all parents with children at EE!

Cost: $50 per person

 
 

Pre-ACL Brunch

 

Think of this as a way to find other Eanes parents before ACL and walk over together, along with the added perk of bloody marys, mimosas, and a host of brunch bites!  Located at Inwood & Hatley, it is an easy walk down Stratford to Zilker.

Note: there is no guest parking in Rollingwood, so you will need to arrive via Uber.

 

Hosts: The Burns Family

When: Saturday, October 14th, 10:30AM - 12PM

Where: The Burns Home in Rollingwood

Who: Any EE adults or families; 150 person limit  

Cost: $25 per adult (kids are free)

 

Couples Adult Sushi Class

 

Join us as we gather around the island. Each couple will get the opportunity to make their own sushi, including sashimi, nigiri, and a variety of rolls. You’ll also learn what fish to buy and where to buy it. We’ll also have flights of sake, learning about the different methods of production, plus a soy sauce tasting.

 

Hosts: The Burns Family

When: January 18th, 7-10:30 PM

Where: The Burns Home

Who: Limited to 5 couples 

Cost: $200 per couple

 

 

Burns Night Supper: Haggis, Whisky, and Bagpipes

 

Join us to celebrate Robert Burns’ birthday (the Scottish Shakespeare) with an actual Scot, in a kilt!! The evening is a traditional Scottish celebration, there will be a three course Scottish dinner, poetry readings, bagpipe playing, and plenty of whisky! We can promise lots of fun, some ridiculousness and probably terrible bagpipe playing. 

Note: We will also have vegetarian haggis and can accommodate most dietary requirements 

 

Hosts: Graeme and Ellie Walker and Earl and Angela Holstein

When: Friday, January 26th, 7-10 pm

Where: Walker house

Who: 21 adults (excluding hosts)

Cost: $50 per person

 

 

Big Lebowski Bowling

 

Let's go Bowling, Dude!! Join your fellow EE parents and let loose at the historic bowling lanes at Saengerrunde Hall. Come throw back a white Russian or two, show off your green nail polish, and be sure not to forget your bathrobe. Costumes and camp are highly encouraged. If bowling’s not your thing, we have exclusive use of the rooftop deck where we will screen the movie.  Your ticket includes 3 hours of unlimited bowling for two adults, light bites, party favors, and 1 drink ticket. Bowling includes shoes, balls, and lane attendant. Full cash bar will be available.

 

Hosts: Angela & Earl Holstein, Allison & Hank Gerdes, Ellie & Graeme Walker, Katie & Clint Strait, Stephanie & Scott Cusack, and Susan & Tom Devitt

When: Saturday, February 3rd, 7-10 PM

Where: Saengerrunde Hall, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Who: 48 people (excluding hosts)

Cost: $50 per person 

 

 

2nd Grade Parents - Fat Tuesday Social

 

Don your gold, green, and royal purple, and celebrate Mardis Gras with us!  We’ll have traditional New Orleans food, including Central Grocery’s famous muffulettas, turtle soup, pralines, and of course, Sazerac family cocktails!

 

Hosts: The Burns Family

When: Tuesday, February 13th, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Where: The Burns Home

Who: Up to 100 Second Grade Parents

Cost: $35 per person

 

 


Want to Host? 

 

Do you need help getting started? Our Socials Team is here to help! Fill out this quick form and we'll help you with ideas!

 

If you want to simply email your ideas or finalized Social, or if you have any questions, you can contact anyone from our Socials Team: 

Leigh Stein (3rd grade parent) (lhstein@yahoo.com)

Sofie Pompa (1st grade parent) (sofieleon@gmail.com)

Dinah Cannata (Kinder parent) (dinahcannata@gmail.com)

 

Need ideas? View our Socials from last year! 

 

 

 





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